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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Bismarck, ND

February 21, 202131 counties in North Dakota

NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind advisory at Feb 21, 2021, 1:51 PM MST for 31 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Feb 22, 2021, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 21, 2021, 1:51 PM MST (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 22, 2021, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Feb 22, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Bismarck, ND
All 31 counties

Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bottineau County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Dickey County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Foster County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Wells County, ND, Williams County, ND

The radar

The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 73 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2021-02-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2021-02-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -5 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1696 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

211 
WWUS73 KBIS 212051
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
251 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

NDZ001>004-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-220600-
/O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.210222T1500Z-210223T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
251 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021 /151 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 6 PM CST
/5 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Most of western and central North Dakota. This includes
  the Tribal Lands of the MHA Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux 
  Nation.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel for high profile vehicles and trailers may become
  difficult at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are generally
  expected across southwestern North Dakota.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
598 
WWUS73 KBIS 212359
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
559 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

NDZ001>004-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-220800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.210222T1500Z-210223T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
559 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021 /459 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Most of western and central North Dakota. This includes
  the Tribal Lands of the MHA Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux 
  Nation.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel for high profile vehicles and trailers may become
  difficult at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are generally
  expected across southwestern North Dakota.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

EDWARDS
191 
WWUS73 KBIS 220546
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1146 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021

NDZ001>004-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-221400-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.210222T1500Z-210223T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
1146 PM CST Sun Feb 21 2021 /1046 PM MST Sun Feb 21 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO
6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Most of western and central North Dakota. This 
  includes the Tribal Lands of the MHA Nation and the Standing 
  Rock Sioux Nation.

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel for high profile vehicles and trailers may become 
  difficult at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are generally 
  expected across southwestern North Dakota.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
257 
WWUS73 KBIS 220943
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
343 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

NDZ050-051-230000-
/O.EXA.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.210222T1500Z-210223T0000Z/
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, and Ellendale
343 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds gusting to 50 mph.

* WHERE...McIntosh and Dickey Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel for high profile vehicles and trailers may become
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NDZ001>004-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-230000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.210222T1500Z-210223T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, and Kulm
343 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /243 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds gusting to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ this morning to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Travel for high profile vehicles and trailers may become
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
721 
WWUS73 KBIS 221541
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
941 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

NDZ001>004-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-230000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, 
and Ellendale
941 AM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /841 AM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Most of western and central North Dakota. This includes
  the Tribal Lands of the MHA Nation and the Standing Rock Sioux 
  Nation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel for high profile vehicles and trailers may become
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
088 
WWUS73 KBIS 222047
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
247 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

NDZ001>004-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-230000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, 
and Ellendale
247 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /147 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Most of western and central North Dakota. This 
  includes the Tribal Lands of the MHA Nation and the Standing 
  Rock Sioux Nation.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Travel for high profile vehicles and trailers may become 
  difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
453 
WWUS73 KBIS 230006
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
606 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021

NDZ001>004-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-230115-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210223T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, 
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, 
Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Minot, Velva, Towner, 
Drake, Rugby, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, 
Center, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, 
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Beach, Medora,
Dickinson, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Tappen, Jamestown, Marmarth,
Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger,
Fort Yates, Selfridge, Solen, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, 
Gackle, Lamoure, Edgeley, Kulm, Wishek, Ashley, Oakes, 
and Ellendale
606 PM CST Mon Feb 22 2021 /506 PM MST Mon Feb 22 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Look for near advisory criteria winds for another hour or so early
this evening. It will remain breezy through mid evening before
winds really begin to drop off.

$$

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.